Senior Systems Administrator

This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S.citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted withinthe continental U.S.Who we are:Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditionalsmall business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems,Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquartersin McLean, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and publicagencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, andcloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives ofmilWe're looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to support ourcustomers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.About the role:As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will support, design, maintainand monitor internal and external networks. Implement and manage allsystems, applications, security and network configurations. Resolvenetwork performance issues and establish a disaster recovery plan. Recommendupgrades, patches and new applications and equipment. Provide technicalsupport and guidance to users. Rely on knowledge and professional discretionto achieve goals.What we are looking for:Ten plus years of relevant hands-on experienceGreat at bash scripting, PythonStrong experience with Linux operating systems (OS), Red Hat EnterpriseLinux (RHEL)Strong experience with container and virtual applications (Docker,Ansible, VMware, Kubernetes)Experience with Cybersecurity tools (Suricata, zeek)Experience with Elastic, Logstash, Kibana (ELK)Able to resolve production performance, server, and application relatedissues to ensure the restoration of the environmentFamiliar with network devicesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or arelated field, a Master's degree is a plusObtain CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II or highercertification within the first 90 days of employment with RaftHighly preferred:CCNA, CCDE, and Security+ or other IAT Level I certificationUnderstanding of the project lifecycle, and related processesGood problem-solving abilities and analytical skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsEagerness to learn and adapt to changing business requirementsClearance Requirements:Active Secret security clearanceWork Type:Hybrid - Colorado Springs, COMay require up to 10% travelSalary Range:$110,000 - $180,000The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate'scomprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilitiesWhat we will offer you:Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workRemote, hybrid, and flexible work optionsTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and ourobsession withthemission.Our Customer Obsession:We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt acustomer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger,teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers.We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scaleand it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with theirclients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture willenable our success and set us apart from other companies.How do we get there?Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world.We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we aresuccessful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in adel ghtful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-boxthinking,and collaboration is a norm.Raft's core philosophy isUbuntu: IAm, BecauseWe are. We supportour"nadi"by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborativeteam where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value thatdid not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other andour cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice ofinnovation and collaboration.We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered foremployment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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